Willing to support young researchers involved in projects dedicated to technological innovation, Ferrari Chairman Luca di Montezemolo is auctioning his own 599 GTB Fiorano.
The car, a 2006 model, will be handed over to the auction winner in Maranello, together with a certificate of authenticity engraved with di Montezemolo’s signature. His message can be found on the Ferrari website.
The car driven by the Ferrari CEO has a low 5,776 km (3,589 miles) milleage. The engine used on the 599 GTB is a Tipo F133F 6.0 liter unit that puts out 620 hp, the most powerful used in a Ferrari road car. Top speed is rated at 330 km/h (205 mph) and the 0 to 60 mph acceleration is said to be 3.7 seconds.
- 5776 km, F1 gearbox, 5999cc, 2-door coupé, fuel type: petrol.
- Red Rosso Monza, Carbon – Ceramic brake system with Aluminium calipers
- 20" monolithic wheel rims
- Run Flat Bridgestone tyres
- Charcoal leather interior trim, including head liner, rear bench and steering wheel, with dark grey carpeting and stitching.
- Carbon-fibre details in the driver area and in its lower sections (door panels).
- Steering-wheel with carbon elements and 5 LEDs to display the engine rpm
- Cascade Sat-Nav and I-Pod
Bidders can place their offer on the Ferrari official website, but no later than June 29, at 3:00PM GMT. When we last checked, the highest bid was of 190,000 euros (approx. $265,000).
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